Dr. Yaser Ameen Diab M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
111 Michigan Ave Nw Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. Yaser Diab is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Diab specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Diab treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Diab can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Acquired cytochrome C oxidase impairment in apheresis platelets during storage: a possible mechanism for depletion of metabolic adenosine triphosphate.
- Massive transfusion in children and neonates.
- Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome: An Under-Recognized Cause of Major Bleeding in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Treatments
- Anemia
- Fever
- Pain
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